Public water system · TX1010013
ActiveCity of Houston
Community water system in Harris County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,970,543
Service connections
990,181
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for City of Houston are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
City of Houston: frequently asked questions
Is City of Houston's water safe to drink?
City of Houston is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Houston?
City of Houston (PWSID TX1010013) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Houston serve?
City of Houston reports serving 2,970,543 people through 990,181 service connections in Harris County, Texas.
Where does City of Houston get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Harris County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pasadena | Harris | 152,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Clear Lake City Water Authority | Harris | 89,702 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Baytown | Harris | 86,004 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Houston Ud 5 - Kingwood | Harris | 80,073 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harris County MUD 165 | Harris | 40,503 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of La Porte | Harris | 36,569 | Community | Purchased surface water |